shoelace system n.— «We want a non-contiguous administrative Muslim unit in the east. Muslim areas in the east should be identified and joined in what is commonly called a shoelace system. This is similar to the Pondicherry model in India...
nurdle n.— «I put down a nurdle (a precise measurement, somewhere between “a little” and “a skoshe”) of the green stuff, make a little crater in it and put in some Testors liquid cement.» —“Re: Plastic Model...
buddy box n.— «Depending on the systems used, a novice pilot can try his or her wings under the tutelage of a more experienced pilot using what is called a “buddy box.” The student’s control box and the instructor’s control box are linked...
sociophysics n.— «I’m not the only person to think of using spin waves to model crowd behavior; there is an entire field generally referred to as “Sociophysics” which uses them. I originally read about it years ago in a book...
demoflush n.— «The authors describe a model for relating wastewater output to seasonal changes in population, and for estimating the amount of additional medical facilities needed by resort areas during their peak season. Data from Ocean...
Mexican limo n.— «I just saw Super Crazy, a Mexican wrestler, ride to the ring on a pimped-out lawn mower. Yeah, that’s right. A lawn mower. John Deere, if you care, with leopard print seat and steering wheel covers and a little Mexican...